Why is Ho Chi Minh City sinking?
Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is sinking at a rate of 1-2cm every year as sea levels rise.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), parts ...
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Vegan-friendly coconut chickpea fried rice
This coconut chickpea fried-rice dish is a real vegan treat. It’s incredibly fragrant, salty, sweet, smokey… and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 red onion
1/4 cup ...
Which foods do best stored in or out of the fridge?
“Should this food item be stored in the fridge, or not?” It’s one of those housekeeping questions that soon sets off a storm of contention.
Which is why, in ...
Hollywood newbie Helena Zengel describes acting opposite Tom Hanks
Hollywood has great expectations of young Berlin-born actress Helena Zengel.
While she is only 12, she most recently starred opposite acting legend Tom Hanks in ‘News of the World’, a Western ...
Seven signs you’re not giving your dog enough attention
While there isn’t really such a thing as giving your dog too much attention, there are definitely scenarios in which you may not be giving them enough TLC.
How ...
Six cool rock-painting ideas for kids
Kids, next time you’re by the sea, or walking anywhere pebbly or rocky, grab yourself a pocketful of stones, and then, when you’re back home, grab coloured paints ...
Shine by design: how Judith Leiber’s dazzling $5K bags are made
It’s hard to say what a post-COVID red carpet will look like, but it will probably involve someone holding a bedazzled Judith Leiber handbag.
The full offering of Leiber ...
Toxic people or toxic relationships?
In this video, business and life coach Tatev Petrosyan challenges the idea of ‘toxic people’, which is often the phrase used to describe those engaging in unproductive behaviour. Rather, she ...
A minute with Ioanna Kanari Papadopoulou Graphic artist and illustrator
Where do you live?
I live in Nicosia in a house with a big garden with my three children, my husband and our dog.
What did you have for breakfast?
...
DakhaBrakha: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
In this video, Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha returns to globalFEST and the Tiny Desk concerts series.
NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts bring netizens performances from across the world, in ...
Counting down to Season 2 of ‘Tia Does Agrotourism’
In this video, we review highlights from the first season of the popular ‘Tia does Agrotourism’ series, following travel vlogger and blogger Tia Savva as she explores the unspoiled rural ...
Tried and tested, hearty beef goulash
Hungarian Goulash is a delicious beef stew (or soup) with a rich, paprika-seasoned broth. This delicious variation on the classic format is warm and comforting, perfect for a cold weather ...
Plant styling for the great indoors
How much time do we allocate to our pot plants, beyond keeping them watered and in the right patch of sunlight (or shade)?
Perhaps not as much as we could. ...
The Empire State Building will be powered entirely by wind
New York’s iconic Empire State Building, which has towered over Midtown Manhattan since the early Thirties, is set to be powered completely by renewable energy.
Empire State Realty Trust (...
‘Healthy eating is not about pinning everything on a single approach’
By Katie Wright
It’s just past lunchtime and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is already thinking about tonight’s family dinner plans.
“I think we’re going to have cauliflower steaks with ...
The reason why your cat sometimes drools
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Christopher Plummer: larger than life and born for the stage
Best-known for his role in ‘The Sound of Music’ and, most recently the limited series, ‘Departure’, in this video ET Canada looks back on the life and career of Canadian ...
Pulling back the covers on the V&A’s Great Bed of Ware
In this video, we join furniture curator Nick Humphrey in pulling back the sheets on The Great Bed of Ware, one of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s greatest treasures.
...
Amazing DIY marble-run project for kid engineers
Alright kids, let’s see you flex those engineering muscles.
Think you’ve got what it takes to put together this cardboard marble-run from scratch? Be warned, this will entail ...
Suite and power: inside the luxurious Corinthia hotel
In the lap of London luxury, this video takes a pre-Covid tour of the Corinthia Hotel’s suites and penthouses, following in the footsteps of general manager Thomas Kochs.
Here, ...
‘Taekwondo is a transformative sport, safe for every age’
“Slowly, you build into something you have never imagined yourself doing…”
In this video, athletic brand Cyprus Another Angle interviews the island’s Taekwondo multiple national champion and third world ...
TGIF: three smooth pre-dinner cocktails to fix at home
Thank God It’s Friday… even if we’re still weathering Covid-soured times, rather than stepping out for dinner and drinks.
But all is not lost. Before you enjoy a ...
Christo and Jeanne-Claude: a lifetime unwrapped
Together with his partner Jeanne-Claude, Christo’s spectacular installations transformed the public’s perception of what art can be.
In this video, Sotheby’s Simon Shaw speaks with Lorenza Giovanelli, ...
Debunking six myths about hip pain, arthritis and surgery
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...